Leeds Rhinos charge on in Challenge Cup as Salford City Reds narrowly lose out

Leeds Rhinos charge on in Challenge Cup as Salford City Reds narrowly lose out

Salford City Reds produced a dogged display on Sunday as they narrowly lost out to the Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup.

The Reds withstood heavy pressure to lead shortly after the hour mark but could not hold on eventually losing 16-10 to the 2011 runners-up.

It was a much improved display by Phil Veivers’ men who before Sunday had lost their last four league outings.

The wet and windy conditions in Greater Manchester were not ideal for Reds to play their usual brand of flowing attacking rugby, but Veivers will be delighted with his side’s much-improved defensive display.

The Reds started the brighter and took the lead when prop Lee Jewitt crashed over from a Wayne Godwin pass after just seven minutes.